PlainZIP

Sparks, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89441

Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,542
107/sq mi
$131,616
Median income
$642,900
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sparks pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
107
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89441 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89441 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, home to 11,542 residents across 107.5 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89441 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,616 (59% above the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $57,791. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $642,900 (50% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,144 monthly, and 92.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 89441 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washoe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 89441

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparks, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89441.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89441, Sparks, NV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,542

Population

107.5

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89441?

45.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$131,616

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$57,791

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89441 ranks nationally

Sparks, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$131,616 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,606

Total Housing Units

5,335

Occupied Units

271

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$642,900

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$2,144

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89441 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 225
2021 +16.4% 261
2022 +17.7% 308
2023 -3.5% 297
2024 +4.8% 311

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 212 business establishments in ZIP 89441, employing approximately 2,779 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,945,000.

212

Businesses

2,779

Employees

$167.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 21.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.5%
Wholesale trade 16 7.5%
Retail trade 15 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.1%
Manufacturing 10 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 3.3%
Information 5 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.4%
Educational services 4 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 89441 vs 89436 →

ZIP 89441 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89441 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 89441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 89441 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
89436 Sparks, NV 36,867 5.0 mi
89433 Sun Valley, NV 20,188 7.1 mi
89506 Reno, NV 38,379 8.0 mi
89434 Sparks, NV 25,416 10.1 mi
89431 Sparks, NV 36,189 10.2 mi
89512 Reno, NV 25,574 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washoe County

89502 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 43,566
89506 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 38,379
89436 standard
Sparks, NV
Pop: 36,867
89431 standard
Sparks, NV
Pop: 36,189
89509 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 33,395
89523 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 31,373

Related Areas

Washoe County Sparks, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89441 in? ▼
ZIP code 89441 (Sparks) is located in Washoe County, Nevada. Washoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washoe-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89441? ▼
ZIP code 89441 in Sparks, NV has a population of 11,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89441? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89441 is $131,616, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89441? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89441 is $642,900, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89441? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89441 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89441? ▼
ZIP code 89441 has 212 business establishments employing approximately 2,779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89441? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89441 are: Construction (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Transportation and warehousing (18). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89441? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89441 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89441? ▼
In ZIP code 89441, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 89441? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89441 is 34.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89441? ▼
In ZIP code 89441, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89441? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89441 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.